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Machine Operator Experience Required.\nDuties and Responsibilities\nSet up and operates a production machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines\nPerform necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup and operation on multiple pieces of equipment\nAdjusts machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications and in a timely fashion\nOperate tools in order to aid in the manufacturing process\nReads and interprets blueprints and diagrams to select, position and secure machinery\nOverseeing training of new or Junior Machine Operators\nOperate/monitor multiple pieces of equipment during operation to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops\nCommunicate with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials\nTroubleshoot issues and perform maintenance\nPerform quality control, follow reporting and recordkeeping procedures, and report problems to supervisor\nComply with all safety and health regulations\nClean machinery and maintain cleanliness in work area\nCross train as directed in other production areas.\nRequired Skills & Experience\nPrevious machine operator experience in a manufacturing facility\nAbility to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment\nProficiency with hand tools\nMust be detail-oriented\nKnowledge of production and plant processes\nAbility to follow written and oral instructions\nStrong written and verbal communicator\nAbility to work in a team environment\nWillingness to work in shifts (late or early hours, weekends, and overtime if necessary)\nWell organized, creative problem solver\nSelf-motivated and capable of operating with minimal supervision\nReliable individual with an excellent time and attendance record\nHigh School Diploma or GED required\n\nPhysical Demands (To be successful as a Machine Operator, the individual must be able to meet the physical demands of this position)\n\nLifting up to 50lbs Repetitive Lifting 35lbs Carrying up to 50lbs Pushing/Pulling up to 50lbs Pinching/Gripping\nReaching overhead Reaching away from body Standing up to 10-hours Walking up to 10-hours","company":"Smartlam Dothan","rawCompany":"smartlam dothan","city":"Dothan","state":"AL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T20:05:33.013Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-4081.00","title":"Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"multiple-machine-tool-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"},{"code":"51-9111.00","title":"Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders","slug":"packaging-and-filling-machine-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"53-7063.00","title":"Machine Feeders and Offbearers","slug":"machine-feeders-and-offbearers"}],"industries":[{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"332721","title":"Precision Turned Product Manufacturing","slug":"precision-turned-product-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Machine Operator","description":"Machine Operator 1st & 2nd Shifts - Role Description\nJob Title: Machine Operator\nDepartment: Production\nPosition: Hourly, non-exempt\nReporting To: Production Supervisor\nLocation: Dothan, AL\nDescription\nThe Machine Operator will be responsible for performing various tasks to set up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on assigned machines. 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